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Despite looking set to play a part in the relegation scrap earlier in the season, QPR have been ticking along nicely in the Championship. Sunday’s hosts come into this match without defeat in five, three of which they’ve won, so they ought to be feeling upbeat, especially since they’re facing a Leeds side that has started to show signs of weakness in recent weeks.
In terms of results, QPR have done well of late, but from a performance point of view, they’ve not been great. That said, Leeds have given plenty away of late, so the hosts may not need to do too much to get on the score-sheet here.
In addition to defending poorly in their last two matches, the fact that Leeds, who’re two points clear at the top of the Championship, are currently involved in the title race could go against them here. Manager Marco Bielsa may rest some of his key players to keep them fresh for the next assignment in the league. In contrast, QPR will be keen to ensure that their unbeaten run doesn’t come to an end in front of a home crowd.
If we consider the recent efforts of Leeds, coupled with the fact that QPR have looked more than useful on their own patch, then it’s easy to make a case for the hosts. Against a visiting side that is likely to be more concerned with resuming winning ways in the league, the hosts have a good opportunity to extend their unbeaten run.
Leeds United head to this game on the back of two straight losses in the Championship, falling to Hull City and Nottingham Forest and they will be hoping the break to the league and focus on FA Cup works in their favor. They meet a QPR side unbeaten in the last five matches and in fine form, and especially at home, where they have picked eight wins and just two losses in the last 12 matches. QPR have scored two or more goals in four of their last five home matches, and in all those, the matches have ended with over 2.5 goals. Three of Leeds’ last five matches have also ended in over 2.5 goals and in the last four matches alone, they have conceded 10 goals thus we expect some fireworks here. Leeds have on average conceded two goals per game in the last five away matches and twice in the run, they have let in four goals while on the other hand, QPR head to the game on two straight clean sheets at home and having conceded six in the last five home matches. Leeds will however go to the game more confident, having bagged three straight wins over QPR and with a four – game unbeaten run, managing two clean sheets in the process. In 43 meetings, Leeds have won 19 and QPR 12. Only four of the last 12 meetings between the two sides have produced over 2.5 goals.